US Bridges

I-30 WB 142.69 over I-40 EB 153.37

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI E SH 107/I-5 · Structure no. 000000000003381

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-30 WB 142.69 over I-40 EB 153.37 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-30 WB 142.69 over I-40 EB 153.37 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,059 by 2028. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-30 WB 142.69
CrossesI-40 EB 153.37
Location0.2 MI E SH 107/I-5
RouteInterstate 30
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.77718, -92.25875
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2018)
Projected traffic149,059 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$397,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-30 WB 142.69 over I-40 EB 153.37 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-30 WB 142.69 over I-40 EB 153.37 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.

How much traffic does I-30 WB 142.69 over I-40 EB 153.37 carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-30 WB 142.69 over I-40 EB 153.37?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-30 WB 142.69 over I-40 EB 153.37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.